Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 19 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Mission and objectives
• UNICEF helps build a world where the rights of every child are fully realized. It is our conviction that nurturing and caring for children are the cornerstones of human progress. UNICEF was created in 1946 to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child’s path. It has global authority to influence decision-makers, and a wide variety of partners at grassroots level to turn the most innovative ideas into reality. For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and Governments.

Context
• Children and women are the worst impacted by climate change. To advocate for better resources for women and children, there is need to understand Government fiscal commitment to the cause through budget analysis. This position will contribute towards understanding the adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness of Government budgets towards climate change with a focus on women and children.

Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Social Policy Specialist, the Public Finance for Climate Assistant will perform the following tasks:
• Assist to conduct a desk review of climate change financing and budget frameworks
• Assist to develop a climate change budget analysis framework for UNICEF Zambia
• As part of a team, collect, collate and interpret Government spending on climate change
• Support the production a budget brief for climate change
• As part of a team and based on analysis, suggest advocacy points for improved climate financing
• Perform any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements
Required experience
0 years of experience in
• Economics, Public Finance, Development Studies;
• Skills in community development;
• Good communication skills.
Area(s) of expertise
Economics and finance
Driving license
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Desirable

Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Economics, Public Finance, Development Studies or related fields.

Competencies and values
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Commitment and Motivation
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity
• Respect for Diversity
• Working in Teams


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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